Torun Basilica

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The Church of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, often referred to as Johns’ Cathedral, is a red-brick, Gothic church in Torun’s Old Town (Polish: Katedra Janów, Toruń). The first buildings excavated during archaeological works dates back to early 13th century. Construction of the second building began in 14th century with numerous further modifications and expansion. The church building took its final form in late 15th century and more-less as such remains up until this day. The basilica is filled with countless Gothic, Baroque and Rococo works of art, it holds the largest mediaeval church bell Tuba Dei (God’s Trumpet) cast in 1500.

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